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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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